At a glance
- Experience
- 5+ years experience
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- London
About Monks
- Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect.
- This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.
- We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.
About the role
- As S4Capital continues to evolve in a complex international market, we are seeking an experienced Internal Audit and Controls Manager across audit, risk, and financial control frameworks.
- This is a key, highly visible management role within the function, offering the opportunity to act as a trusted advisor, shape our global governance environment, and directly influence operational excellence.
- You will play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening governance, risk management, internal audit delivery, and the financial control framework.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement an internal audit and controls methodology aligned with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards, and contribute to the development of the annual internal audit and controls team plan.
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of assigned audits, reviews, and targeted deep dives into entities and/or key business processes to time, cost, and quality.
- Ensure the group operates a fit-for-purpose financial control framework by designing and delivering an ongoing quality review and controls monitoring programme.
- Support business entities in designing and implementing processes and controls across all financial and operational workflows, including developing and reviewing process documentation and Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs).
- Review the completion and quality of work performed by other team members to ensure controls are appropriately tested and conclusions are robustly supported.
- Act as a trusted business partner and advisor on risk and internal controls, advising the business on the implications of changes in systems, structures, and future M&A activities.
- Draft high-quality reports that clearly articulate issues, business impact, and SMART action plans, and oversee the remediation status of control issues and audit findings.
- Liaise and work closely with external auditors to drive increased reliance on internal controls and reduce the need for substantive testing.
- Drive continuous improvement in the company's control environment through technology, data analytics, and risk awareness.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of internal audit and controls best practices, regulatory requirements, financial reporting standards, and compliance programmes.
Requirements
- ACA/CA/ACCA qualified or equivalent, with 5+ years of post-qualification/relevant audit experience.
- Pragmatic attitude with the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Technical accounting expertise and knowledge of professional internal audit practices, governance, risk management, and internal controls.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrable ability to summarise and explain technical issues and solutions for a non-technical audience.
- Experience in designing and implementing processes and controls across financial and operational workflows.
- Understanding of COSO and other recognised risk and control frameworks.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to flex style and approach to collaborate effectively across a variety of stakeholders.
Preferred qualifications
- Previous professional experience working in complex, international organisations is highly desirable.
Workplace
- Hybrid workplace model indicated by #LI-Hybrid tag
Skills
- Data Analytics
- COSO
- Internal Audit
- Risk Management
- Process Design
